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Water Heater Blanket Measure to fit circumference and height, adding a few inches to the circumference measurement In allow for the thickness of the insulation. Using your dimensions, cut the insulation to size. Properly sealing and insulating your home can be an easy way to increase comfort, save money on energy costs and increase home energy efficiency. Completing these simple projects also means you're doing your part to conserve the Earth's resources. Try these other easy projects to improve home energy efficiency: • Insulating door & window seals • Pipe insulation • Door bottoms Tools Needed: Wrap the blanket around the water heater. Make sure to make all appropriate cut outs for access panels, controls, and valves. Scissors SUGGESTION: Wearing long sleeves, gloves, and eye protection is recommended. Multiple uses include: Insulation around window air conditioner unit, exterior wall penetrations, around duct work, basement windows, around doors & windows and around water pipes. Cut three pieces of tape, 10 inches long. Place pieces of tape as shown in the illustration to secure blanket. Cut a piece of tape the same length as the height of the waterr heater jacket. Appy the tape to the insulation joint to ensure the joint is closed. FIRE HAZARD: To avoid fire, do not place insulation over or within 3 inches of light fixtures or other electrical devices or fixtures, except where the device or fixture is designed and labeled for contact with insulation. Do not install insulation adjacent to areas where there are flame or heat producing sources, including electric heat coils or any similar heat producing device. Do not place insulation in air spaces surrounding metal chimneys, fireplaces, or flues. ™ COTTON ENHANCED and the Seal of Cotton are trademarks of Cotton Incorporated. This product contains a minimum of 55% cotton. Insulation material is 80% recycled post consumer content. This product meets the quality standards of the State of Calilornia. Measure and cut two strips of tape and place them on the top of the water heater to secure the blanket. NOTE: * "R" means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the greater the insulating power. To get the marked R-Value, it is essential that this insulation be installed properly. If you do-it-yourself, follow the instructions carefully. Savings vary. Find out why in the sellers fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-Yalues mean greater insulating power. Electric Hot Water Heater: • Cut out for pressure relief valve • Cut out for heating electric controls • Cut opening for drain valve Gas Hot Water Heater: • Two strips of tape • Cut out access to pilot light and controls Manufactured By Bonded Logic, Inc. Chandler, AZ 85248
